Press Releases
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August 6, 2024 The new study by Kaspersky ‘Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity – How global Consumers engage with the Digital World’ discloses controversial views among users regarding the protection of their personal information. For instance, 50% of...
August 1, 2024 Kaspersky experts detected intensified scam activity this summer, when cybercriminals tried to steal corporate email credentials by mimicking messages from a well-known logistics company. Attackers targeted organizations in various countries,...
July 29, 2024Kaspersky has uncovered seven vulnerabilities, two of which could allow arbitrary code execution, in the widely used open-source projects Suricata and FreeRDP during pre-release penetration testing of company's products.
July 29, 2024 Kaspersky experts warn against a recent scam campaign, crafting phishing pages disguised as the Dubai Government application, Digital Dubai Authority. The scam works by simulating familiar repayment sites, such as DubaiPay and Salik, for victims to...
July 23, 2024e& UAE customers can now enjoy Kaspersky’s award-winning consumer solutions - Kaspersky Premium and Kaspersky Plus, under monthly subscriptions to safeguard their digital lives.
July 17, 2024 According to the latest Kaspersky study, more than half of geo-distributed businesses (58%) in the UAE identified a disparity between the levels of cyber protection across all sites: 42% of these companies admitted this problem but didn't think it...
July 16, 2024During the summer season, travel-related scams inevitably rise. Kaspersky and Musafir.com share advice for those planning to travel over this period, protecting vacationers against a range of cyber risks.
July 9, 2024 Researchers at Kaspersky keep a close eye on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and are observing 19 active threat actors that currently target organizations within the Middle East. Whilst these threat actors target a wide range of entities,...
July 8, 2024 Kaspersky is announcing the release of its upgraded iOS and Android mobile apps, with updates focusing on security, privacy and improved usability. Among new features available in the iOS app are the Security Scan button, Private Browsing option and...
July 3, 2024 More than three quarters (85%) of geo-distributed companies in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region using container development methods experienced cybersecurity incidents in the last 12 months according to the latest Kaspersky study....
July 2, 2024 Public Wi-Fi is quite popular at cafes, airports, or abroad during vacations or business trips. Despite the convenience and perceived necessity of staying connected, these common situations require vigilance to ensure the safety and protection of...
June 27, 2024 59% of geo-distributed businesses globally and 68% in the UAE, experienced network problems related to their multi-site structure at least once a month, shows Kaspersky survey of Network and Information Security decision makers from 20 countries...
June 25, 2024 Kaspersky demonstrated strong performance in 2023, marked by an 11-percent* growth in the company’s net sales bookings. This increase was primarily driven by robust sales of the company’s B2B product portfolio, which rose by 24% year-on-year (YOY)....
June 19, 2024 In an era marked by escalating cyberthreats and rapidly developing digitalization, organizations are faced with the daunting task of protecting their cloud workloads against sophisticated attacks. To address the evolving cybersecurity challenges...
June 11, 2024 Recently, there have been a number of news about data leaks, such as those from Santander and Ticketmaster. In fact, data leaks are a constant issue, affecting a range of industries from banking to logistics companies, online stores, entertainment,...
June 7, 2024 Cybercriminals aren’t ignoring Linux-based devices, which becomes evident when looking at some of the recent examples of malware targeting this operating system: a Linux implant for the DinodasRAT malware — also known as XDealer; or a backdoor in...
June 4, 2024 Over one-third (39%) of geographically distributed companies in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region identify building and maintaining a cohesive IT infrastructure across multiple sites as their primary concern, according to a new...
May 30, 2024 The Cyber Defense Center in Oman and Kaspersky signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation and conduct exchanges in ICT-cybersecurity related fields, paying particular attention to national cooperation and education. The MoU...
May 23, 2024 Kaspersky held its biggest partner conference for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, where more than 115 partner attendees from more than 65 companies gathered in the middle of May in Phuket, Thailand. The company reported successful...
May 16, 2024 Kaspersky has announced a significant update to its Kaspersky Security for Mail Server, designed to strengthen systems against emerging email threats. The latest version of Kaspersky Security for Mail Server features advanced functionality for...
May 1, 2024 In today's interconnected world, small businesses are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks. With limited resources and expertise, these businesses often struggle to defend themselves against sophisticated threats. However, by implementing...
April 29, 2024 Amidst the hustling of life, finding a moment of peace with your favorite music or podcast is a cherished escape. Kaspersky is excited to announce a special collaboration with Anghami, the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the...
April 24, 2024 Short links have become an indispensable part of today’s online experience. Many Internet users click on bit.ly, ow.ly, or other links created by a URL shortener with no hesitation. However, short links can pose significant privacy and security...
April 23, 2024 Kaspersky introduces its new flagship product line ‘Kaspersky Next’ combining robust endpoint protection with the transparency and speed of EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) alongside the visibility and powerful tools of XDR (Extended Detection...